Everton ace Jesper Lindstrom [Credit: Imago
Everton ace Jesper Lindstrom [Credit: Imago
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Lindstrom sets example with Everton admission, teammates must look at themselves

Harri Burton
Harri Burton

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Sean Dyche and his players must take an honest look at themselves if Everton are to survive the scare of Premier League relegation again.

The Toffees are sitting in 15th, just five points above Ipswich Town in the dreaded dropzone, having bumped up the leaderboard following their 4-0 win over Wolves on Wednesday 4 December.

Despite the comfortable win at Goodison Park, many fans will argue that the three points just papered over the cracks as pressure continues to grow on Dyche at the helm.

The Light Blues' opening to the campaign was absolutely horrendous for everyone involved, especially Jesper Lindstrom who arrived from Napoli on a season-long loan.

Speaking for the club's official programme, he said: "I messed it up against Palace. I got frustrated, I had a bad half and got taken off. It was tough but you can't let it keep you down.

Jesper Lindstrom shares honest Everton verdict, teammates can learn a lot

It takes a lot of guts for Lindstrom to be so honest about his own performances, especially when fans are becoming increasingly frustrated by the excuses being made around him.

While the Serie A winger has not had as big an impact as many were hoping for, his honesty has been rather refreshing in what has been a difficult campaign for the Toffees so far.

Dyche's defence last season set an example for many other teams in the Premier League, with only Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool conceding fewer times, but that could not be further from the truth this time around.

Sean Dyche looking annoyed.
Sean Dyche is preparing for what could be another challenging season for Everton

The attackers also have many questions to answer, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Beto stalling in front of goal, Dwight McNeil's impact withering and Iliman Ndiaye being left to fend for himself.

Many will hope that Lindstrom can prove why he was brought to Merseyside and keep the Toffees away from the relegation zone, and if he continues to own up to his mistakes, there must be some good fortune waiting for him.

In other Everton news, Sean Dyche will be thrilled as a new injury update emerges ahead of the Arsenal clash.

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